determine for what numbers, if any, the given function is discontinuous. construct a table to find any…

determine for what numbers, if any, the given function is discontinuous. construct a table to find any required limits. f(x) = { (sin 20x / x) if x≠0; 20 if x = 0. select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice. a. the function f is discontinuous at (use a comma to separate answers as needed.) b. the function is continuous everywhere.
Answer
Explanation:
Step1: Recall continuity condition
A function $f(x)$ is continuous at $x = a$ if $\lim_{x\rightarrow a}f(x)=f(a)$. We need to check the limit as $x\rightarrow0$ and compare with $f(0)$.
Step2: Find the limit as $x\rightarrow0$
We use the well - known limit $\lim_{u\rightarrow0}\frac{\sin u}{u} = 1$. Let $u = 20x$, as $x\rightarrow0$, $u\rightarrow0$. Then $\lim_{x\rightarrow0}\frac{\sin20x}{x}=\lim_{x\rightarrow0}\frac{\sin20x}{x}\cdot\frac{20}{20}=20\lim_{x\rightarrow0}\frac{\sin20x}{20x}$. Since $\lim_{u\rightarrow0}\frac{\sin u}{u} = 1$ with $u = 20x$, we have $20\lim_{x\rightarrow0}\frac{\sin20x}{20x}=20\times1 = 20$.
Step3: Compare with $f(0)$
We are given that $f(0)=20$, and $\lim_{x\rightarrow0}f(x) = 20$. For all non - zero $x$, the function $\frac{\sin20x}{x}$ is a well - defined rational function (with $\sin20x$ and $x$ being well - defined).
Answer:
B. The function is continuous everywhere.